301 D'Olive Street
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For Planning & Zoning questions, contact:
Clair Dorough, City Planner
COBM_Planning@ci.bay-minette.al.us
(251) 580-1650
For building code information or
questions concerning new construction
permits, contact:
Rob Madison, Building Official
Buildingofficial@ci.bay-minette.al.us
251.580.1610
Board of Adjustment
Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule
Building Department Fee Schedule
*Fee schedules were adopted on June 21, 2021 by Resolution 0621-10
Credit Card Authorization Form
Land Use Application- Commercial & Industrial
Land Use Application- Residential
Traffic Calming Request and Processing Procedures
Zoning/Jurisdiction Verification
Commercial Banner / Wind Sign Application
Non-Commercial Banner Application
For prospective Mobile Food Vendors, including Food Trucks and Food Carts, or for Mobile Merchandise Vendors of non-food merchandise and food items not intended to be consumed on site, including fruit or vegetable trucks.
Mobile Vending Unit- Land Use Application
Mobile Vending Unit- Property Owner Permission Form
Mobile Food Vending Unit- Ordinance Regulations
Mobile Merchandise Vending Unit- Ordinance Regulations
Home Occupation- Land Use Application
Home Occupation- Ordinance Regulations
The City of Bay Minette Planning Commission is a group of volunteer citizens appointed by the Mayor and City Council. They review and make decisions regarding proposed subdivision developments within the City of Bay Minette. They also review Rezoning and Annexation requests and make recommendations to the City Council and the Board of Adjustment.
The Planning Commission meets on the second Thursday of every month at 8:00 a.m. at City Hall. These meetings are open to the public. For more information on placing an item on the agenda, please contact Clair Dorough at (251) 580-1650.
2021-2022 Regular Meeting and Application Deadline Schedule
The current City of Bay Minette Zoning Ordinance was amended on June 7, 2021 by Ordinance # 996.
The current City of Bay Minette Subdivision Regulations were amended on October 19, 2021.
Administrative Subdivision Application
Exempt Subdivision Application
Family Exempt Subdivision Certification
Major Subdivision- Preliminary Plat Application
Major Subdivision- Final Plat Application
Minor Subdivision- Preliminary Plat Application
The Zoning Board of Adjustment is responsible for reviewing Variances, Special Exception Permits and Zoning Administrative Appeals.
The Board of Adjustment meets on the first Thursday of every month at 8:00 a.m at City Hall. These meetings are open to the public. For more information on placing an item on the agenda, please contact Clair Dorough at (251) 580-1650.
Building Code Information
For Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Permits, please click on the General Permit Application below:
Credit Card Authorization Form
The following Building Codes were adopted by Ordinance No. 997 on September 20, 2021 with the effective date of January 1, 2022:
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